The Pa. DCNR has planned a rare spraying for fall cankerworms as well as for spongy moths across Pennsylvania. Here's why and ...

The spongy moth, formally known as the gypsy moth, is an invasive species that has historically killed millions of trees in ...

"Spongy moths (formerly known as gypsy moths) are a major threat to Pennsylvania’s forests," the agency said. "These invasive insects feed aggressively on oak and other native trees, stripping ...

It's no secret that dealing with pests in the backyard is part and parcel of being a gardener. It can be a nuisance to see curious critters takeover your carefully curated planting and cause damage.

The state never received promised funds for the annual treatment against spongy moth — formally called gypsy moth — from the U.S Department of Agriculture, putting the future of the program ...

Spongy moths were previously known as "gypsy moths" before the Entomological Society of America changed their name.